CareerPlan

Climate Adviser – PRES+

Sydney, New South WalesFull-time2026-11-01 → 2026-11-12

Core

Senior advisor leading the implementation of the PRES+ Climate Change Strategy to integrate climate risk, resilience, and low-emissions development into Australian development programs in the Pacific.

Role type

Senior IC climate change and disaster risk reduction adviser

Builds

Climate strategies, technical advice, and program monitoring systems for DFAT-funded economic and social development activities

Domain

International development, climate change, disaster risk reduction, Pacific region

Required skills

climate change strategy development, climate risk management, climate finance, disaster risk reduction, MEL integration, stakeholder engagement, technical report writing, cross-cultural collaboration

Preferred skills

experience in the Pacific region, climate economics, sustainable investment, DFAT program experience

Technologies

none stated

Responsibilities

Lead implementation and review of the PRES+ Climate Change Strategy; Embed climate considerations into activity designs and workplans; Provide technical climate advice to the Core Team and DFAT; Synthesize climate analysis and evidence for economic investments; Integrate climate indicators into MEL frameworks; Strengthen climate capability through training and coaching; Monitor climate risks and environmental safeguards; Contribute to program planning and reporting

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC